Words really do hurt

That old rhyme that goes, sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me, is not quite true is it? One rude remark from our nearest and dearest, or the boss, or even a complete stranger, can affect our emotional state completely. We either blow up, and say something we later regret, or repress the rage and resentment , only for it to burst out later, usually on the children or some other subordinate. How is it then , that words can hit us all like a proverbial brick? Kind words, and praise also effect us emotionally, they can build us up, and give us the feeling of being wanted and appreciated. Our feelings good, or bad, are affected by the words of others, or the words that we speak to ourselves inside our own heads. We have all experienced the resentment that can go on for hours after someone upsets,or belittles us, especially in front of colleagues or friends. If we are unable to speak up to them, in the case of a intimidating boss, or some other authority, we suppress the anger, only to bring it to mind again and again, thinking to ourselves, that we should have said this, or did that. Perhaps we should have told them where they can stick the job, or even punched them, or perhaps worse. Words can certainly hurt, and destroy trust and lives for some. Why is this i wonder?